grade 6 words first Flashcards
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Accurate
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Correct and free of mistakes.(Synonym: Precise)
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Convince
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To persuade someone to agree with you.(Synonym: Persuade)
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Symbolism
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Using symbols to represent ideas.(Synonym: Representation)
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Amendment
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A change or addition to a law or constitution.(Synonym: Modification)
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Boundary
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A dividing line between areas.(Synonym: Border)
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Citizen
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A person who belongs to a country.(Synonym: Resident)
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Diplomacy
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Managing relationships between countries.(Synonym: Negotiation)
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Diversity
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The presence of many different kinds.(Synonym: Variety)
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Ethics
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Moral principles that guide behavior.(Synonym: Morals)
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Migration
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The movement of people from one place to another.(Synonym: Relocation)
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Revolution
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A complete change or overthrow of a system.(Synonym: Uprising)
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Taxation
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The system of collecting money from citizens.(Synonym: Levying)
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Bacteria
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Tiny organisms that can be helpful or harmful.(Synonym: Microbe)
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Urbanization
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The growth of cities.(Synonym: City expansion)
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Assertive
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Standing up for yourself in a positive way.(Synonym: Confident)
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Compromise
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A way of settling differences by giving up something.(Synonym: Agreement)
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Conflict
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A disagreement or argument.(Synonym: Dispute)
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Confidence
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Belief in yourself and your abilities.(Synonym: Assurance)
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Empathy
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Understanding another person’s feelings.(Synonym: Compassion)
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Optimism
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A hopeful outlook on life.(Synonym: Positivity)
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Perseverance
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Continuing to try, even when it’s hard.(Synonym: Determination)
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Resilience
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The ability to recover from challenges.(Synonym: Toughness)
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Self
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The ability to control your actions.(Synonym: Willpower)
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Chemical
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A substance used in or produced by science.(Synonym: Compound)
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Tolerance
Respect for differences in others. (Synonym: Acceptance)
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Biodiversity
The variety of living things in an area. (Synonym: Ecosystem variety)
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Delta
A landform where a river splits before entering a larger body of water. (Synonym: River mouth)
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Drought
A long period without rain. (Synonym: Dry spell)
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Erosion
The process of wearing down Earth’s surface. (Synonym: Weathering)
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Geography
The study of Earth’s features. (Synonym: Earth science)
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Harbor
A sheltered place for ships. (Synonym: Port)
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Isthmus
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger areas. (Synonym: Land bridge)
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Plate tectonics
The movement of Earth’s crustal plates. (Synonym: Crust motion)
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Savanna
A grassy plain in warm regions. (Synonym: Grassland)
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Erosion
The process of wearing away rock or soil. (Synonym: Wearing away)
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Tributary
A river or stream flowing into a larger one. (Synonym: Branch)
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Friction
The force that slows objects when they touch. (Synonym: Resistance)
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Hypothesis
A testable prediction in science. (Synonym: Assumption)
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Molecule
The smallest unit of a chemical compound. (Synonym: Particle)
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Organism
A living thing. (Synonym: Creature)
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Photosynthesis
The process plants use to make food. (Synonym: Energy production)
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Sediment
Small pieces of rock, sand, or dirt. (Synonym: Debris)
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Adapt
To change to fit new conditions. (Synonym: Adjust)
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Variable
Something that can change in an experiment. (Synonym: Factor)
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Area
The amount of space inside a shape. (Synonym: Surface)
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Data
Information, often in numbers. (Synonym: Information)
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Decimal
A number with a dot separating whole and fractional parts. (Synonym: Fractional number)
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Equation
A math statement with an equal sign. (Synonym: Formula)
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Factor
A number multiplied to get another number. (Synonym: Component)
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Graph
A visual display of data. (Synonym: Chart)
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Integer
A whole number. (Synonym: Number)
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Percent
A part of 100. (Synonym: Proportion)
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Probability
The chance of something happening. (Synonym: Likelihood)
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Analyze
To study something in detail. (Synonym: Examine)
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Ratio
A comparison of two numbers. (Synonym: Proportion)
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Alliance
A partnership between groups or countries. (Synonym: Partnership)
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Colonization
The act of settling in a new area. (Synonym: Settlement)
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Constitution
A set of rules for governing a country. (Synonym: Charter)
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Culture
The customs and beliefs of a group of people. (Synonym: Traditions)
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Economy
The system of money and trade in a country. (Synonym: Market)
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Independence
Freedom from control by others. (Synonym: Freedom)
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Monarch
A king or queen. (Synonym: Ruler)
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Rebellion
An act of fighting against authority. (Synonym: Revolt)
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Trade
The exchange of goods or services. (Synonym: Commerce)
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Appropriate
Suitable for a particular situation. (Synonym: Proper)
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Territory
An area of land controlled by a government. (Synonym: Region)
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Archipelago
A group of islands. (Synonym: Island chain)
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Climate
The usual weather in a place. (Synonym: Weather pattern)
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Equator
An imaginary line dividing Earth into two halves. (Synonym: Midline)
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Hemisphere
Half of the Earth. (Synonym: Half-globe)
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Latitude
Lines that measure north or south on a map. (Synonym: Parallel)
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Longitude
Lines that measure east or west on a map. (Synonym: Meridian)
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Plateau
A flat area higher than surrounding land. (Synonym: Upland)
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Region
A specific area with common features. (Synonym: Zone)
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Tundra
A cold, treeless region. (Synonym: Arctic plain)
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Aspect
A part or feature of something. (Synonym: Element)
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Valley
A low area between hills or mountains. (Synonym: Basin)
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Alliteration
The repetition of the same starting sounds. (Synonym: Repetition)
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Antagonist
The character opposing the main one. (Synonym: Villain)
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Conflict
A struggle or problem in a story. (Synonym: Struggle)
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Dialogue
A conversation between characters. (Synonym: Conversation)
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Foreshadowing
Hints about what will happen later. (Synonym: Hint)
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Genre
A category of literature. (Synonym: Type)
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Mood
The feeling created in a story. (Synonym: Atmosphere)
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Narrator
The person telling the story. (Synonym: Storyteller)
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Plot
The sequence of events in a story. (Synonym: Storyline)
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Benefit
An advantage or positive result. (Synonym: Gain)
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Theme
The central message or idea. (Synonym: Lesson)
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Budget
A plan for using money. (Synonym: Spending plan)
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Decision
A choice made after thinking. (Synonym: Resolution)
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Diversity
A variety of different things or people. (Synonym: Variety)
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Empathy
Understanding how someone else feels. (Synonym: Compassion)
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Goal
Something you aim to achieve. (Synonym: Objective)
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Habit
Something you do regularly. (Synonym: Routine)
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Leadership
The ability to guide others. (Synonym: Direction)
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Organization
Arranging things in an orderly way. (Synonym: Structure)
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Problem
Finding a solution to a challenge. (Synonym: Troubleshooting)
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Category
A group of things with shared characteristics. (Synonym: Group)
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Respect
Treating others with kindness and fairness. (Synonym: Courtesy)
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Acceleration
The rate at which an object speeds up. (Synonym: Speed increase)
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Astronomy
The study of space, stars, and planets. (Synonym: Space science)
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Biome
A large area with specific plants and animals. (Synonym: Ecosystem)
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Conduction
The transfer of heat or electricity through a material. (Synonym: Transfer)
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Evaporation
The process of a liquid turning into vapor. (Synonym: Vaporization)
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Galaxy
A large group of stars, planets, and dust. (Synonym: Star system)
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Inertia
The tendency of an object to resist change in motion. (Synonym: Resistance)
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Metamorphosis
A major change in the form of an organism. (Synonym: Transformation)
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Photosynthesis
The process plants use to make food with sunlight. (Synonym: Energy production)
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Complex
Made of many parts; not simple. (Synonym: Complicated)
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Tectonic
Related to Earth's crust movements. (Synonym: Geological)
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Algorithm
A set of steps to solve a problem. (Synonym: Procedure)
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Bandwidth
The amount of data that can be sent over a network. (Synonym: Capacity)
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Code
Instructions written for computers. (Synonym: Programming)
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Data
Information stored or used by a computer. (Synonym: Information)
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Database
A collection of organized data. (Synonym: Information system)
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Device
A tool or machine designed for a purpose. (Synonym: Gadget)
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Digital
Related to technology or computers. (Synonym: Electronic)
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Innovation
A new idea or invention. (Synonym: Advancement)
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Network
A group of connected computers. (Synonym: System)
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Contrast
To show the differences between things. (Synonym: Differentiate)
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Program
Software that runs on a computer. (Synonym: Application)
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Allegory
A story with a hidden meaning. (Synonym: Symbolic tale)
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Climax
The most exciting part of a story. (Synonym: Peak)
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Epilogue
A section at the end of a book or story. (Synonym: Conclusion)
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Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses. (Synonym: Description)
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Irony
When the opposite of what is expected happens. (Synonym: Contradiction)
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Metaphor
Comparing two things without "like" or "as." (Synonym: Comparison)
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Protagonist
The main character in a story. (Synonym: Hero)
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Setting
Where and when a story takes place. (Synonym: Scene)
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Simile
Comparing two things using "like" or "as." (Synonym: Analogy)
